<p>Hello,
how important are SAT 1 scores in the admissions process. Of course im sure it is an important process but I am wondering how important it is when compared to extracurricular activities and essays which one would u say is more important? im just worried because i feel like I have strong essays and ECs but i have around a 2020 sat score and im worried that its going to impact me negatively. </p>
<p>Thank you</p>
<p>carmondd… With the exception of your transcript, it is difficult to identify one application item as being most important. </p>
<p>Test scores are important but will never ‘make or break’ your application. Essays, extracurricular activities, interviews, letters of recommendation, etc., are all important as well. In my review, I attempt to focus on the strengths of an application; so, for a student with a particularly strong essay I may attach more weight to an essay than I would an SAT score.</p>
<p>All that being said, a 2020 SAT score falls within the middle 50% of last year’s admitted student SAT range. While that may change from year to year, it won’t change too dramatically. In other words - don’t worry too much about your SAT scores!</p>
<p>also, one more question. My school has a different grading scale than what alot of other places may have. for example, we have a grading scale where 90-94 is an A(4.0) 90-93 is a B+(3.5) and B is a 89-85 B(3.0) and 84-80 is a C+ (2.7). Would rochester consider by B+ as possible A- or As in the admissions process?</p>
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<p>Yes… we recalculate GPA’s and we get to know the schools in the regions for which we are responsible very well. I have read for schools that have unusual grading scales (H, Q, Z for instance!), and though challenging at times, it is simply a matter of making the appropriate adjustments. Good question!</p>
<p>Hi, I was just curious about Rochester’s policy on switching between schools once admitted. I am very interested in enginnering, but may be interested in biological sciences once I enroll (I got a research position over the summer) is it easy to switch both INTO and OUT OF engineering/science at rochester?</p>
<p>As I answered in your other thread–yes, it’s very easy to switch between majors, but there are logistical factors that make it easier to start in engineering and switch out.</p>
<p>Hi, bigtrueba. I responded to your other post, which I believe answers this question as well. The short answer is yes. If admitted, you will be admitted to the College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering and can switch between majors with relative ease. It is not uncommon to switch majors, or to pursue majors in very different fields.</p>
<p>so would my B+s actually be A- or As at rochester? sorry MConklin I just want to make sure b/c im just so stressed out with college.</p>
<p>carmondd… I know this can be a stressful process! You are doing the right thing though by asking questions. Regarding your last question, though, can you clarify what you are hoping to find out? I am not quite sure what you are asking.</p>
<p>thank you for responding. I said before we have a grading scale where 90-94 is an A(4.0) 90-93 is a B+(3.5) and B is a 89-85 B(3.0) and 84-80 is a C+ (2.7). would Rochester take my B+s as A- or As? I just wanted to make sure b/c I felt it is a bit unfair for students in my county when looking at our unweighted GPA. Thank you!</p>
<p>Thanks… We do not distinguish an A from an A- or B from a B-. We consider anything between 90-100 to be the equivalent of an A, 80-89 to be the equivalent of a B, and so and so forth. Each letter grade is assigned a value (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.) and the GPA is calculated using those values. This helps us to account for differences in grading among schools and grade inflation; we also read the school profiles closely, so the individual counselor reading your file will know the grading system that is used at your school.</p>
<p>Also, as I know I have mentioned, the exact GPA calculation is less important than the range of grades you have received in relation to the rigor of the curriculum you have chosen to pursue. We are looking for students that are willing to challenge themselves academically and are capable of maintaining mostly A to B work.</p>
<p>I know it is complicated, so if you have any more questions, don’t hesitate to ask. I do believe this is an important concept.</p>
<p>thank you so much. i feel better knowing this.</p>
<p>You are welcome. I am glad that explanation helped!</p>